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From the inaccessible depths of the terrestrial interior to the vast reaches of our galaxy, our planet and the natural systems surrounding it provide important clues to the course of our future. At MIT’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS), we persue research seeking to advance understanding of the fundamental controls on complex natural systems, and on the environmental challenges facing our world, while providing a new generation of scientific leaders with sufficient depth and breadth of knowledge to tackle the complex unsolved problems of our science.

Faculty and students work in a wide range of disciplines, including geology, geochemistry, geophysics, geobiology, atmospheric science, oceanography, astronomy and planetary science. The interdisciplinary nature of that research is a hallmark of the department; and, many faculty members work in more than one area. This gives EAPS the unique ability to tackle complex issues from local environments to planetary scales.

Faculty and students work in a wide range of disciplines, including geology, geochemistry, geophysics, geobiology, atmospheric science, oceanography, astronomy and planetary science. The interdisciplinary nature of that research is a hallmark of the department; and, many faculty members work in more than one area. This gives EAPS the unique ability to tackle complex issues from local environments to planetary scales.

Our alumni are important to us, and we encourage you to maintain your personal and professional ties with EAPS and MIT. There are many ways to get involved. Stop by Building 54 when you are in Cambridge, read our newsletters, EAPSpeaks and EAPS Scopeor join us for department events, including our annual receptions at the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting and the Society for Exploration Geophysicists Annual Meeting. Take advantage of all the MIT Alumni Association has to offer by registering for an Infinite Connection account to use the online alumni directory and to set up e-mail forwarding for life. Whether you become active in a local MIT club or attend an alumni event in your area, you can remain connected with your peers and intellectually engaged with the Institute.

Department Headquarters

EAPS Department headquarters is located on the ninth floor of Building 54 (Green Building). The Main Office is in room 918 and houses the Department Head, the Administrative Officer, and their staff. The Education Office is located in room 912. The Ida Green Lounge is located in room 923, and the adjoining room, 915, is the site of the Department Lecture Series and various other research group lecture series.

- Parking Permits - Parking is extremely limited at MIT. Applications for and renewals of faculty/staff parking permits must be submitted through the department. Permits are valid from September to August. To learn more about parking options, costs, and other information for commuters, visit the Parking Office website

- Reservations for audio-visual equipment

- Reservations for the department van [drivers must be registered on the department insurance policy.]

- Reporting general building issues [heating and ventilation, elevator problems, water leaks]